SF2521 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Ramsey County Economic Development Authority establishment provision and Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority powers expansion provision
Related bill: HF2349
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to create a new public body, the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority, to enhance local government capabilities in economic and housing development within Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Main Provisions
Creation of Authority: The Ramsey County Economic Development Authority (RCEDA) is established to handle economic and housing redevelopment initiatives. This new body has broad powers similar to those granted to cities and housing authorities under Minnesota law.
Governance Structure: The RCEDA will be composed of seven commissioners. The Ramsey County Board is responsible for appointing these commissioners and filling any vacancies. It also has the power to assign existing members of the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to the new economic authority, ensuring continuity and coordination between the two bodies.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
Expansion of Powers: The bill extends specific powers typically reserved for cities and other housing and redevelopment authorities to the county level. This means Ramsey County gains similar authority over economic development matters as a city would have.
Operational Scope: The county's governing bodies, such as the county board and its chair, gain powers usually held by city counterparts like city councils and mayors, specifically for the purpose of economic development and housing.
Relevant Terms
- Ramsey County Economic Development Authority
- Housing and Redevelopment Authority
- Commissioners
- Economic Development
- Local Government
- Powers and Duties
- Minnesota Statutes Chapter 383A
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
Citations
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"summary": "The Ramsey County Economic Development Authority is granted powers under sections 469.090 to 469.108.",
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"citation": "469.090 to 469.108"
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"summary": "Excludes section 469.101 subdivision 19 from the powers granted to the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority.",
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"citation": "469.101 subdivision 19"
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"summary": "Excludes section 469.102 from the powers granted to the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority.",
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"summary": "Excludes section 469.107 from the powers granted to the Ramsey County Economic Development Authority.",
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"citation": "469.107"
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"summary": "The authority also has the powers of a housing and redevelopment authority under sections 469.001 to 469.047.",
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"citation": "469.001 to 469.047"
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"summary": "The authority also has the powers of a city under sections 469.124 to 469.133.",
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"citation": "469.124 to 469.133"
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"summary": "Defines the area of operation for section 469.008 as within the territorial boundaries of Ramsey County.",
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"citation": "469.008"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Excludes section 469.1082 from applicability to Ramsey County except for subdivision 5.",
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"citation": "469.1082"
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"summary": "Subdivision 5 of section 469.1082 specifically applies to Ramsey County.",
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"citation": "469.1082 subdivision 5"
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